India, the second-most populated country globally, has nearly 500 million labourers and contractual workers employed in various sectors such as agriculture, construction, and industries. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, one of the oldest and most vital ministries in the Government of India, along with state labour departments, issues labour cards to support and empower these workers and their families.
What is a Labour Card?
A labour card is an identity card issued by the state government’s labour department to support workers in agriculture, daily wages, and other sectors. This card helps ensure their safety, development, education, and security.
Types of Labour Cards
State governments typically issue two types of labour cards:
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- Building Card: For workers under the supervision of a licensed contractor, eligible for most scheme benefits.
- Social Card: For workers involved in non-building work, agriculture, and farming, entitled to health insurance benefits.
State Wise Official Websites of Labour Departments
- Andhra Pradesh: Labour Department
- Arunachal Pradesh: Department of Labour and Employment
- Assam: Labour & Employment Department
- Bihar: Labour Department
- Chattisgarh: Department of Labour
- Goa: Department of Labour
- Gujarat: Labour & Employment Department
- Haryana: Labour Department
- Himachal Pradesh: Labour & Employment Department
- Jammu & Kashmir: Department of Labour and Employment
- Jharkhand: Labour and Employment
- Karnataka: Department of Labour
- Kerala: Labour Commissionerate
- Madhya Pradesh: Labour Department
- Maharashtra: Department of Labour
- Manipur: Department of Labour
- Meghalaya: Department of Employment and Craftsmen Training
- Mizoram: Labour, Employment & Industrial Training Department
- Nagaland: Labour & Employment Department
- Orissa: Labour Directorate
- Punjab: Labour & Employment Department
- Rajasthan: Labour Department
- Sikkim: Labour Department
- Tamil Nadu: Labour Department
- Tripura: Directorate of Labour
- Uttarakhand: Department of Labour
- Uttar Pradesh: Labour Department
- West Bengal: Labour Welfare Board
- Chandigarh: Labour Department
- Dadar & Nagar Haveli: Labour Department
- Diu: Labour and Employment Office
- Delhi: Labour Department
- Lakshadweep: Department Labour & Employment & Training
- Pondicherry: Labour Department
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for a Labour Card
- Age between 18 and 40 years.
- Unorganised worker.
- Citizen of India.
- Not employed in the organised sector or a member of EPF/NPS/ESIC.
- Monthly salary not exceeding Rs.15,000.
- Not an income taxpayer.
- Resident of the state where applying.
Documents Required to Apply for a Labour Card
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card (optional)
- Bank account number
- Email ID
- Aadhaar card number of family members
- Mobile number
- Passport size photographs
How to Apply/Register for a Labour Card (Online)
- Visit the official website of your state’s labour department.
- Look for the ‘New Labour Card Registration’.
- Choose your District from the drop-down menu.
- Provide details such as first name, last name, email address, and mobile number.
- Enter your Aadhaar card number.
- Verify your mobile number and email address.
- Click on ‘Submit’.
How to Download a Labour Card
Currently, there is no option to download the Labour Card online. You need to visit the nearest office to get the Labour Card.
Benefits of a Labour Card
- Free education and life insurance benefits.
- Free health insurance under PM Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, etc.
- Assistance for women during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Assistance in case of death or injury due to an accident.
- Scholarships for children’s education.
- Financial assistance for purchasing shovels and other equipment.
- Home loans.
- Assistance for skill development.
- Financial assistance for the marriage of the cardholder’s daughter.
FAQs
Who can apply for a labour card?
Individuals who work for 90 days per year are generally eligible for a labour card. They must compile a list of their 90-day certificates to apply.
Is the labour card the same as the NREGA job card?
No. The NREGA job card is different from a labour card.
Can I apply for a labour card online?
Yes. You can apply for a labour card online by visiting the official website of your respective state’s labour department.
Do I need to renew my labour card?
Yes. Once your labour card expires, you need to renew it.
